So I've been thinking about what kind of things we need (in terms of
infrastructure) for Local User Groups. So I have questions for the
community...
1. I am a part of an Ubuntu LoCo in my area (I used to be a SUSE and
Ubuntu user, still check out Ubuntu every now and then, still a part
of the LoCo) and they have mailing lists and IRC channels for every
different group. I'm not sure we need that much, but when we get
several local groups off of the ground, an overall mailing list would
be nice.
2. We need some sort of way to approve new groups. I started a
"openSUSE Users Louisiana" group, but whenever someone wants to start
a local group I'd like to have a way to make sure new groups aren't
"invading on another's territory". What I was thinking was for
requests for setting up new groups to be sent to the proposed mailing
list.
3. Local Groups will need promotional material. One kind is fliers
that can be printed to paper that give info about openSUSE, and can
be developed by the Local Group themselves. I am working on a couple
of printable fliers that can be edited by the local groups to give
their name and meeting information. (Which reminds me: where is a
good place to host SVGs that can be downloaded off of the wiki?)
Another type is openSUSE itself. If a local group wants to have an
"install-fest" or other event that they want to hand out openSUSE at,
burning so many discs could be a difficult, timely, and expensive
job. Does Novell offer getting openSUSE discs (for a fee, even) at
bulk rates (thinking like 30 or so)?
That's all I can think of right now. We'll get this thing figured
out ;-).
Have a great day!
-Kevin
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